Adaptation of the 'Requirements fitness to drive 2000'. A neurologist report is no longer necessary to pass the medical test for renewal of the driving license. This applies for drivers with epilepsy, and for drivers who have had a stroke or have recovered from a stroke.

11-3-2015

( Light moped/ Moped/ Car/ Delivery van/ Lorry/ Bus/ Motorbicycle)

EU-directive: Implementation of a new guideline facilitating cross-border exchange of information on road-safety-related traffic offences.

3-3-2015

( Car/ Delivery van/ Bus)

The alcohol interlock programme is discontinued due to a decision made by the Supreme Court.

1-1-2015

( Light moped/ Moped)

The police can now confiscate the registration certificate when a moped or scooter has been tuned up.

1-1-2015

( Bicycle)

Start of the campaign 'Tour de Force'. More attention, priority and funding for cycling policy.

23 traffic violations have been transferred from administrative law to criminal law.

1-2-2014

( Car/ Delivery van/ Lorry/ Bus)

The seatbelt reminder is mandatory for the driver seat in all new cars, including already approved vehicle types.

1-11-2013

( Bicycle)

Start of the local approach to safe cycling. The 'Model Approach to Safe Cycling' provides handles to structurally embed cycling safety in municipal policy.

27-10-2013

( Bicycle)

Kick-off of the campaign 'I want to see you'. Social media, adverts on websites that are popular among youngsters, street actions and outdoor advertising are used to motivate youths to use bicyle lights.

The demerit points system is introduced for both inexperienced and experienced drivers.

7-2-2011

( Car/ Delivery van)

All new passenger cars and light delivery vehicles in Europe must be fitted with DRL (Daytime Running Lights).

1-1-2011

( Light moped)

Special types of motorvehicles (e.g. Segway) must be fitted with an insurance plate instead of a licence plate and must follow the same traffic rules as light mopeds.

1-1-2011

( Lorry)

The minimum tyre tread depth of lorry tyres is 1.6 millimetres

1-1-2011

( Lorry)

All lorries within the European Union must have a blind spot mirror

20-7-2010

( Car/ Delivery van/ Lorry/ Bus/ Motorbicycle)

People who've suffered a TIA (transcient ischemic attack) or a stroke that was not caused by a haemorrhage are allowed to drive again after two weeks (for motorcyclists and car drivers) or four weeks (for lorry drivers or busdrivers)

The Ministry of Transport and the Royal Dutch Tourist Club ANWB set up a complaints desk for erroneous traffic signs

1-3-2009

( Car/ Delivery van)

Adjustment to the new driving test: abolition of coordination points

1-3-2009

( Lorry)

Obligatory posttest for lorry drivers

18-2-2009

( Car/ Delivery van)

Start of the campaign De Nieuwe Band (The New Tyre), to promote the new type of car tyre

1-2-2009

( Car/ Delivery van/ Lorry/ Bus/ Motorbicycle)

Provided no other offences have been committed, drivers under the influence of alcohol can be penalized by the Public Prosecution Service (with a fine or with a suspension of the driving licence) instead of receiving a transaction from the police.

22-1-2009

( Car/ Delivery van)

Campaign about escaping from submerged cars: 'Car under water? Get out through the front window! (translated from Dutch)

15-12-2008

( Car)

Continuation of the Bob (no drink-driving) campaign: Bob remains Bob until he's home (translation from Dutch)

Improved field of vision for alll commercial vehicles heavier than 3500 kg (because of the blind spot)

2003

( Car/ Delivery van/ Lorry/ Bus/ Motorbicycle)

Campaigns to prevent dangerous overtaking

2003

The 'Leitmotiv' campaign; Long-range plan for road safety campaigns

1-9-2002

( Car/ Delivery van/ Lorry/ Bus)

Own registration number for trailers and semi-trailers heavier than 750 kg incl. max. permitted freight

30-8-2002

( Car/ Delivery van/ Lorry/ Bus/ Motorbicycle)

Start of campaigns 'Keep a 2 second distance' (till 2006)

30-3-2002

( Car/ Delivery van/ Lorry/ Bus)

Law against holding a mobile phone while driving a motor vehicle, moped or invalid vehicle

30-3-2002

( Light moped/ Car/ Delivery van/ Lorry/ Bus/ Motorbicycle)

Provisional demerit point driving licence for novice drivers. Novice drivers who commit three serious offences within five years of passing the driving test, are registered and have to take a special driving test

5-3-2002

( Car/ Delivery van/ Lorry/ Bus)

Campaign for handsfree use of mobile phones after ban on handheld telephone use while driving (ended in 2002)

1-1-2002

( Car/ Delivery van)

Small delivery vans with commercial licencing no longer need to have a blinded right rear window ( law since 1993)